Aches and pains in feet

Aches and pains in feet

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Belle427

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9,744 posts

240 months

Thursday 16th March 2023
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Last few years my feet are giving me some serious grief, have had quite a few issues with every year.
I have suffered with gout and am currently on allopurinol 200 mg to get my levels down but I’m not convinced it’s related to that.
Woke up yesterday with pain in the top of my right foot near the ankle, radiating up the calf when walking.
No injury to cause it.
I spend 5 days a week in work boots on hard floors, rest of the time I’m in arch support Skechers.
I do have flat feet but it’s only the last few years I’ve been suffering really.
Maybe tendonitis from what I’ve read, just wondered has anyone suffered with similar complaints?
Maybe a visit to the doctors is in order but not sure what they can do.

boombang

551 posts

181 months

Thursday 16th March 2023
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Could be the post tib grumbling due to Skechers being floppy squishy shoes. I bought some in the premise of helping and ended up binning them. I find firm proper shoes the best for my feet, that or barefoot.

The NHS route is GP, eventually seeing a physio, personally I would pay (or use private medical / health cash scheme if you have one).

sawman

4,963 posts

237 months

Thursday 16th March 2023
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If you have had gout in the past how flexible are your big toes?
If the big toes have reduced movement you may be compensating with the rest of your feet/legs which can cause over use/ strain etc’
It may be worth seeing a podiatrist who may be able to assess your foot and leg function. You may be helped with customised orthotics that may help improve your function

Panamax

5,102 posts

41 months

Thursday 16th March 2023
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Building upon what's been said above; welcome to the world of expensive shoes.

Check out the likes of Mephisto (shoes) or Brasher (walking boots). Relatively expensive but a completely different kettle of fish from most of the tat on the high street.


Belle427

Original Poster:

9,744 posts

240 months

Thursday 16th March 2023
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I bought some hoka trainers for walking and they seem ok.
I know what you mean about the skechers, probably won't touch them again.
My calves seem tight so maybe try some stretches.
Toe movement is ok.
Work boots are De Walt and not great but most are rubbish.

Edited by Belle427 on Friday 17th March 06:57

sawman

4,963 posts

237 months

Thursday 16th March 2023
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yes, tight calves and hamstrings need stretching.

a supportive insole in your workboots would be helpful something like this would be a good start: https://www.superfeet.com/en-gb/green